Why I Hate Summer in Chicago
It’s a pushy, domineering, and unapologetic season.
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The Best Ways to Spend Your Summer Fridays
Things to do if you’re allowed to leave work early, or—ahem—are feeling a little under the weather.
7 Easy Ways to Get on the Water
Lake, river, or lagoon, here’s how to leave land behind this summer.
A Foolproof Guide to Finding the Best Beach for You
So many beaches, so few that give you exactly what you want.
Lazy Rivers, Water Slides, and Other Awesome Pools in the Chicago Area
Plunge into these cool pools this summer. Bonus: most are free.
The Field Museum’s Jurassic World Exhibit Is Dinosaur Heaven for Kids
It’s an animatronic wonderland of dinosaurs—but way more enjoyable for the youngest aspiring paleontologists than Jurassic Park originalists.
Illinois Republicans Inch Toward a Compromise on a State Budget
New details take hold, but big disagreements from the failed negotiations at the end of the session remain.
Should We Be Worried About Milwaukee's Attempt to Lure Us Up North?
Our northern neighbors want to win Chicagoans’ hearts—really, really bad.
Six Pride Charity Events You Should Put on Your List
A buffet brunch, 30 Queer Plays in 60 Minutes, Proud to Run, and more